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If you've been driving for a few decades, you may remember when the blood-alcohol content (BAC) threshold for drunk driving arrests was 0.10 or even as high as 0.15 in some states. However, in 2000, federal legislation purported to withhold highway funding from any states that didn't adopt a limit of 0.08 BAC as a …
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If you've been driving for a few decades, you may remember when the blood-alcohol content (BAC) threshold for drunk driving arrests was 0.10 or even as high as 0.15 in some states. However, in 2000, federal legislation purported to withhold highway funding from any states that didn't adopt a limit of 0.08 BAC as a threshold for DUI arrests, essentially creating a nationwide DUI limit at this lower level.Utah has recently gone even further, reducing the state BAC threshold to 0.05--the lowest in the country. This BAC limit applies not only to those who are behind the wheel but to those who are carrying a dangerous weapon. This means that being pulled over while driving, or stopped while (legally) carrying a concealed weapon, and testing higher than 0.05 BAC could subject you to arrest and incarceration. Read onto learn more about this change in DUI laws and how it may impact Utah residents.

Utah's Current DUI Laws

Although the western U.S. is often deemed as more permissive (and less punitive) in its laws than the midwest and other areas, Utah has long been strict in its treatment of alcohol-related offenses. This state has also exercised a greater deal of control than other states over its liquor supply; Utah permits only low-alcohol (3.2%) beer to be sold in grocery stores, while liquor, wine, and craft beer is sold only by state-run liquor stores.

As part of the effort to reduce intoxication-related deaths, Utah's governor recently signed into law House Bill 155, which reduces the intoxication limit to 0.05 for those driving or carrying a dangerous weapon. This law isn't slated to take effect until December 30, 2018, providing some time for it to be amended if lobbying groups or constituents have objections to its implementation.

Adding the weapon possession component to this law is also designed to reduce the number of gun deaths in which alcohol is a contributing factor. While Utah is a conservative state that is unlikely to adopt significant restrictions on the ability of those with mental health issues to possess a gun, preventing individuals from carrying a gun while intoxicated is seen as a step in the right direction by gun control advocates.

Potential Impact on Utah Drivers

The amount of alcohol that must be consumed in order to reach or exceed the 0.05 BAC threshold can vary by a person's size, gender, and alcohol tolerance, but in many cases, the consumption of even a single beer or glass of wine can put the average drinker above this cutoff.

While proponents of the law cite its goal to curb drinking and driving, it's likely that its enforcement will significantly increase the number of DUI-related arrests after December of 2018.

DUI checkpoints can be a pesky stop on the road, but their purpose is to keep everyone out there safe. The team at Bad Boys Bail Bonds is here to help you understand these checkpoints and what you should do if you’re ever stopped at one. What Defines a DUI Checkpoint? DUI checkpoints, also called sobriety checkpoints, …
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DUI checkpoints can be a pesky stop on the road, but their purpose is to keep everyone out there safe. The team at Bad Boys Bail Bonds is here to help you understand these checkpoints and what you should do if you’re ever stopped at one.

What Defines a DUI Checkpoint?

DUI checkpoints, also called sobriety checkpoints, are blockades set up by local law enforcement for the purpose of interviewing drivers to find those under the influence. Police officers usually park their vehicles, lights flashing, on one or both sides of the road while they stand in the street and flag down vehicles. These officers look for signs of intoxication in drivers, only using a breath test on those they have sufficient evidence to test. DUI checkpoints are usually set up during times that drunk driving incidences increase, such as on holiday evenings or weekends. Not all states allow law enforcement to do DUI checkpoints, but they are permitted in Utah. Here, they are sometimes called roadblocks or mobile checkpoints.

What Makes a Checkpoint Legal?

As a Utah citizen, you should know the laws about DUI checkpoints. Some might surprise you.

DUI checkpoints follow a neutral formula. A “neutral formula” means that officers must follow the same protocol for every vehicle. They can’t dismiss you because you obviously haven’t been drinking, and they can’t jump to conclusions because you look especially drunk. However, once they follow protocol and establish reasonable evidence for intoxication, they may ask you to pull over for a breath test.

DUI checkpoints have to be clearly marked for safety. To prevent collisions from drivers surprised by police officers popping up (especially at night), DUI checkpoints must be clearly marked. This includes correct lighting, signals, warning signs, and clearly marked police vehicles and personnel.

Officers must identify themselves. Speaking of personnel being clearly marked, police officers must identify themselves at DUI checkpoints. They should wear both their uniforms and any necessary reflective gear for being spotted in the dark. This means that a DUI checkpoint shouldn’t be confused with a speed trap, where officers tend to cloak their vehicles until they identify a law breaker.

You can be investigated for DUI at non-DUI checkpoints. Although DUI checkpoints are not allowed in every state, other type of checkpoints are, like ones ensuring motorists have their license and insurance. The kicker is that even if you are at a non-DUI checkpoint, if an officer has reason to suspect you of driving under the influence, you can still be tested for sobriety.

Every state has its own set of standards. The decision to allow DUI checkpoints or not is up to each individual state. This means that while you may be subject to a DUI checkpoint in Utah, you may not have to go through such a checkpoint if you live in a different state. This also means that the standards for each state’s checkpoints are different, so it helps to do a little research if you travel out of your state.

How Bad Boys Bail Bonds Can Help

If you ever get charged with DUI at a DUI checkpoint, Bad Boys Bail Bonds is here for you. We can assist you in making bail, but we can also do so much more—like help you build a case. Our rates are honest and fair, so find us next time you need bail assistance at 801-895-4014, or request bail here.

Being arrested is a frightening situation, especially when you have to go through the booking process. A typical booking goes through multiple step, including getting your mug shot, your finger prints taken, and even a difficult full-body search. If you or a loved one have been arrested, the professionals at Bad Boys Bail Bonds can …
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Being arrested is a frightening situation, especially when you have to go through the booking process. A typical booking goes through multiple step, including getting your mug shot, your finger prints taken, and even a difficult full-body search. If you or a loved one have been arrested, the professionals at Bad Boys Bail Bonds can help.

What is the Booking Process and What Does it Entail?

Booking is the process of checking your identity, getting you into the jail system, and inputting the nature of the crime. It involves a number of steps spread out over anywhere from an hour at its quickest to multiple hours at its slowest. The police are likely to follow this process when booking you:

Taking down your name and the nature of your crime on a computer blotter

Posing you for a mug shot, which will be paired with your booking record

Using a computer or ink-based fingerprinting system and running them through a crime database

Conducting a full-body search

Checking state and national records for warrants pending against you

Health screening (including x-rays and blood tests) to make sure you don't have a dangerous disease

Asking about any gang affiliations or outside relationships that may affect your time in jail

Taking a sample of your DNA

How You Can Get Out of Jail

Thankfully, you don't have to sit in jail while you wait to go on trial. There are multiple ways that you can be let out, including paying bail, or being released on your own recognizance. The latter point is more rare than bail, and is the most desired outcome because it doesn't require paying any money.

In simple language, being released on your Own Recognizance or O.R. is bail without money. You will provide the court with a written promise to appear in court. The judge is likely to place certain conditions on O.R., including checking with a probation officer regularly. This is typically likely if your alleged crime was not major, if you've lived in the community a long time, or if you are supported by family members or your place of employment.

While being released O.R. is nice, getting released on bail is likely your biggest chance of getting out of jail. Judges set a bail using an algorithm that takes into account your age, criminal history, and the severity of your alleged crime. It's basically a deposit that ensures you show up to your trial. It will be paid back to whoever paid it if you do show up to your trial. Various conditions are typically set on your bail, such as staying in town and not doing drugs.

Getting Bail In Tight Situations

If you're ever in a situation where bail is set to a level you can't afford, or if you're struggling to find someone who can help, please contact us at Bad Boys Bail Bonds. We are a Utah-based bond company that fights to provide you with the money you need to get out of jail and build your legal defense. We offer fair and honest rates when compared to our competitors. Don't hesitate to contact us by calling us at 801-895-4014, or requesting bail here.

Safety should always be a priority when you are out on the water. This cannot be done if you are unable to operate your water vessel properly and cannot make sound decisions. Being under the influence of alcohol or a narcotic while you are operating a water vessel is illegal and can result in serious …
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Safety should always be a priority when you are out on the water. This cannot be done if you are unable to operate your water vessel properly and cannot make sound decisions.

Being under the influence of alcohol or a narcotic while you are operating a water vessel is illegal and can result in serious ramifications. In the state of Utah, the laws prohibiting boating under the influence are just as strictly enforced as the laws prohibiting driving under the influence. It is an activity that can have grave legal and personal repercussions for you and other people out on the water. If you need the services of a bail bond company because you, a family member or friend have been charged with boating under the influence in Utah, don’t hesitate to contact Bad Boys Bail Bonds.

What is BUI?

Boating under the influence, or BUI, occurs when you are under the influence of alcohol or drugs and are operating a water vessel, whether it be a motor boat, canoe or jet ski. You are considered to be under the influence of alcohol if you have a blood alcohol level of .08 percent or more. This percentage of ethanol in your blood can drastically alter how your mind and body functions, which can be extremely dangerous if you are operating a water vehicle.

Boater’s Hypnosis

The effects of being intoxicated while operating a boat are similar to the mental and physical effects that you would have when experiencing Boater’s Hypnosis. The constant exposure to certain stressors while on or in the water can start to wear on your body and mind within four hours. Factors such as sunlight, vibrations, wind, noise, glare, and water motion can make you experience a type of lethargy that can result in substantially slower reaction times. The ingestion of alcohol will only exacerbate the effects, which include:

Impaired judgement

Lack of coordination

Reduced peripheral vision

Difficulty with perceiving colors

Poor night vision

Drugs can also affect your mind and body to such an extent that it is dangerous to operate a watercraft. This can include the abuse of anything from prescription medicine to illegal narcotics.

Being Charged with BUI

Boating while under the influence of drugs or alcohol has a wide range of both short-term and long-term consequences. This can include the knowledge that your actions resulted in the injury or death of others. A conviction of BUI can result in penalties such as:

Stiff fines

Criminal record

Incarceration

Impounding of your boat

Suspension of boat operating privileges

Loss of driver’s license

Community service

Mandatory drug or alcohol education classes

Bad Boys Bail Bonds Can Help

If you or someone you know has been charged with boating under the influence in Utah, contact us at Bad Boys Bail Bonds. Our company is a family-owned and operated establishment that provides fast and professional bail services all over the state. We have over 25 years of collective experience operating in the bail bonds industry in Utah and understand the difficult situation you or loved one may be facing. Our bail bond agents understand the value of customer service and can help you regardless of which county you have been charged in. You can depend on us to assist you in a confidential and respectful manner.

We are here to help 24 hours a day, every day of the year. Feel free to contact us any time you need our services. We can be reached here, or call 801-895-4014.

The moments following an arrest can be some of the most stressful and traumatic of your lifetime. Especially in the case of first-time offenders, having your freedom taken away can be as embarrassing as it is frightening. However, luckily many are fortunate enough to be able to post bail and get released prior to their …
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The moments following an arrest can be some of the most stressful and traumatic of your lifetime. Especially in the case of first-time offenders, having your freedom taken away can be as embarrassing as it is frightening. However, luckily many are fortunate enough to be able to post bail and get released prior to their court date. While it does not always guarantee you will stay out of jail, being bailed out far supersedes the alternative. The purpose of Bad Boy Bails Bonds is to help those who find themselves or their loved ones in this unfortunate predicament, to get their lives back to normal, as soon as possible.

How to Bail Out of Jail

First thing's first, you cannot bail out of jail until your bail has been set. In order to have your bail set, you must appear in front of a judge. The judge will hear the details of your arrest and based on the severity as well as your personal criminal history, they will set bail in whatever amount they deem fair. The bail can then be paid with cash, a check, or a credit card, in some states. In the case in which the bail is too much to be paid in cash, you can hire a bail bondsman who will charge you a portion of the fee, and present the court with a bond for your release. As long as the defendant refrains from missing the court dates, no further monies are taken from the client. However, keep in mind that there is a difference between bondable and non-bondable offenses. In the case that a capital crime has been committed or guilt is evident, you will be denied bond.

Getting Out of Jail Faster

While there is not much one can do in order to speed up the time it takes to process paperwork, there is a lot that can be done on behalf of the defendant to speed up the process.

Contact Bail Bondsman: First of all, make sure you call the bail bondsman as soon as possible. This will help get the process started and help it move along more efficiently.

Gather All Pertinent Information: Next, you will want to gather as much information as possible in order to ensure a swift release. This will mean knowing the charges in detail, the inmate number, and anything else that will give the bail bondsman a head start on the process.

Find Out the Bail Schedule: You will then want to find out the bail schedule as certain offenses carry one set bail and the amount you will have to pay will be evident. This will also make it easier on your bondsman.

Know Your Rights: In the case in which bail is excessive or you feel you are being treated unjustly, a lawyer may need to be contacted. Although this is not typical, if you find yourself in a situation where you are in fear for your safety or there are some other dire circumstances, you are legally allowed to request to see your lawyer at any time.

Contacts Bad Boys Bail Bonds Today

Whether you or one of your loved ones needs to be bailed out of jail, Bad Boys Bail Bonds is here to help. A family owned and operated business, we are open 24 hours a day and will do everything we can to make sure your loved one is home as quickly as possible. With a combined 25+ years in the business, we have agents located all over the state ready and willing to meet your bail bonds. Click here to request bail, or call 801-895-4014 to speak with one of our bondsmen.

What is Bail? When a person is arrested and taken into custody, the court system will set a date and time for a trial. This can be weeks or even months away. This can mean sitting in jail for the entire wait until the trial. However, the U.S. justice system allows for some defendants to be …
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What is Bail?

When a person is arrested and taken into custody, the court system will set a date and time for a trial. This can be weeks or even months away. This can mean sitting in jail for the entire wait until the trial. However, the U.S. justice system allows for some defendants to be released by paying money as a financial guarantee to the courts as sort of an insurance policy that they will show up for their trial. This exchange of money is known as bail.

How Does Bail Work in Utah?

There are two ways to post bail money in Utah. The first way is to pay cash directly to the court system. This means whatever bail is set at for the defendant is what has to be paid in full. The other way is to pay for a surety bond. This is where a defendant's representatives go to a bail bond company and pays them a fee and the company will pay the actual bail amount. This is a route for those who cannot afford the full amount of bail. The bail company is then held liable if the defendant does not show up for his court appearances and will bring the person back to jail. To get a bail bond, a person will need:

The Full Name of the defendant (not just a nickname or an alias)

The Location of the jail and its name

The number in which they were booked under

What they were charged with and the bail amount

Funds or collateral to make the payment

Once everything is set up and the bail bond agent is paid, they will head to the jail and pay for the defendant to get out. This can take a bit of time depending on what time it is and how busy the jail happens to be.

How Much Can Bail Cost?

Bail is determined by a number of factors, including criminal history, severity of crime, and type of offense. Utah has a uniformity code that lists specific bail amounts for certain offenses – see the Utah bail fee schedule here. For example, for a first time Class C Misdemeanor, bail is set at $340.00. The more severe the crime, the higher the bail can go. Felonies begin at $5,000 and go up depending on the degree.

Age is also a factor when it comes to bail. Juvenile defendants are on a different bail schedule which ranges from a minimum of $50 and can go up to $10,000 depending on the severity of the crime – see the Utah Juvenile bail fee schedule here.